Recall #20-703 · Published October 8, 2019

Lawn mower engines

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Lawn mower engines from Lawn on October 8, 2019. CPSC identifies this hazard: The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing burn and fire hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recalled Kawasaki FX850V-EFI General Purpose Engine
Recalled Kawasaki FX850V-EFI General Purpose Engine
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Affected model numbers

2100ZFX850V-EFIFX850V-AS44
Additional identifying details

This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in riding lawn mowers sold under the Ferris brand name with mower model number IS ® 2100Z ZTR and the Cub Cadet Pro Z 760 LKW EFI .

Why it was recalled

The fuel injector can leak excessive amounts of fuel into the engine, posing burn and fire hazards.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using mowers with the recalled engines and contact Kawasaki or a Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Kawasaki is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Lawn
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. U.S.A., of Maryville, Mo.
Recall number
20-703
Units
About 950
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Kawasaki dealers and lawn and garden stores nationwide from June 2017 through August 2019 for about $2,800 for the engines sold separately, and for between $10,000 and $12,000 for mowers with the engines.

Lawn mower engines

Recall contact information

Kawasaki toll-free at 866 836-4463 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kawasakienginesusa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

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